Monte Cristo Sandwiches

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John and I went to Disneyland on our honeymoon.  Additionally, my birthday fell on one of the days we were at the park.  So even though The Blue Bayou was booked, they got us in. . . right on the shore to the Pirates of the Caribbean ride.  It was quite the memorable experience.  And we will never forget how delicious their Monte Cristo Sandwich was.  This recipe is delicious, too, but isn't battered and deep fried like the Blue Bayou's.  Oh, so good, though.

{What you need}

8 slices French bread

1 pound cooked ham, thinly sliced

8 ounces Swiss cheese, sliced

2 eggs

3/4 cup milk

1/4 cup butter

1/4 cup olive oil

powdered sugar (optional)

Raspberry jam (optional)

Top 4 slices of bread with ham, Swiss cheese, and another slice of bread.  Beat eggs, add milk, dip tops and bottoms of sandwiches into egg mixture.  Heat oil and butter in frying pan over medium heat.  Fry sandwiches until golden on each side.  Be patient, don't take them out prematurely.  Keep in a 200 degree heated oven until ready to serve.  If desired, sprinkle lightly with powdered sugar and serve with jam.  Such a good combo of savory and sweet!!

from The Essential Mormon Cookbook

GIVEAWAY! and Ham and Swiss Sliders with Poppy Seed Sauce

So this blog is relatively new, and I thought it would be fun to celebrate my 50th post by re-posting my very first recipe that started it all: the beloved Ham and Swiss Sliders!  I think I have made these 4 times within the last month for different occasions, and they really are just the greatest little sammies you could imagine.  Everyone LOVES THEM (except John, he doesn't like ham or swiss or mayo..... weirdo, but a hot weirdo)!  If you haven't tried this recipe, YOU SHOULD!  And then let me know what you and your guests think!  And stay tuned, at the end of the post I'm presenting my first GIVEAWAY!!!  

Ham and Swiss Sliders with Poppy Seed Sauce
This has become one of my all time favorite recipes. It is so delicious, so easy, and you can make huge amounts at a time. These sliders are just beautiful and are great for family parties, showers, church functions, etc. You can assemble them the day before and keep them covered in the fridge until you are ready to bake them. You can even substitute some of the ingredients for light alternatives if you're watching what you eat. This recipe can also easily be halved. Enjoy!!

{What you need}

24 good white rolls

24 pieces good honey ham

24 small slices swiss cheese

1/3 mayo

1/3 cup miracle whip

{poppy seed sauce}

1 1/2 TBSP poppy seeds

1 1/2 TBSP yellow mustard

1 stick butter, melted

1 TBSP minced onion

1/2 tsp. worschestershire sauce

In a small bowl, mix together mayo & miracle whip. Spread into both sides of the center of each roll. Place a slice of ham & a slice of swiss inside of each roll. Close rolls & place into a large baking dish or heavy cookie sheet. Place very close together.

In a medium bowl, whisk together all of the poppy seed sauce ingredients. Pour evenly over all of the sandwiches. Let sit 10 minutes, or until butter sets slightly.

Cover with foil & bake at 350 for 12-15 minutes or until cheese is melted. Uncover & cook for 2 additional minutes. Serve warm.

(Compliments of Grammy Turley)

GIVEAWAY TIME!

Ok folks, this is how it's gonna work--Leave a comment on THIS POST telling me your favorite Nummies recipe and who and what you made it for!!  After the contest closes on OCTOBER 31st at MIDNIGHT (hooray for Halloween!), I will select at random a winner, who will get this:

A darling custom-made corsage necklace from Sisi's Market!  $30.00 value

The winner will be announced the morning of Monday, November 1, 2010.

Happy Cooking!



Chicken Cordon Bleu

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My gorgeous and talented sister Andee  is quite the little chef.  She made these the other night for a big family dinner and everyone raved about them.  And she was kind enough to share the recipe with me so I could share it with you!  This is one you will make a lot....

{What you need}

12 unthawed chicken tenderloins 

Swiss cheese,  6 slices
ham, 6 slices deli cut style
bread crumbs, about one to two cups
paprika, about 3 tablespoons
1 egg, beaten
salt and pepper

{Dipping sauces}
Creamy Sauce:
1 can cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tbsp lemon juice

Honey mustard:
1/4 cup mustard

1/4 cup honey
1/8 cup light corn syrup
1/8 cup mayo
1 tsp dry onion flakes


Pound the chicken a little to make it flatter (and more tender). Sift  paprika in about a cup of bread crumbs, spread on a plate. Sprinkle salt and pepper on chicken. Dip chicken in egg, then in bread crumbs on both sides.  Spray baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and spread half the breaded chicken strips in the the baking dish. Top with a slice of swiss and a slice of ham on each one. Top those with another breaded (on one side, breaded side up) chicken strip on each. 

Bake at 400 for about 25 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Remove from oven and place another cheese slice on each one. Return to oven for a few minutes. Baking it hotter and faster kept the chicken juicy.


{Sauces}
Creamy sauce:
Mix all ingredients together and heat.

Honey mustard dipping sauce:
Mix all ingredients.  Serve hot or cold.

Serve over rice or these mashed potatoes.  

Ham and Swiss Sliders with Poppy Seed Sauce

This has become one of my all time favorite recipes. It is so delicious, so easy, and you can make huge amounts at a time. These sliders are just beautiful and are great for family parties, showers, church functions, etc. You can assemble them the day before and keep them covered in the fridge until you are ready to bake them. You can even substitute some of the ingredients for light alternatives if you're watching what you eat. This recipe can also easily be halved. Enjoy!!

{What you need}

24 good white rolls

24 pieces good honey ham

24 small slices swiss cheese

1/3 mayo

1/3 cup miracle whip

{poppy seed sauce}

1 1/2 TBSP poppy seeds

1 1/2 TBSP yellow mustard

1 stick butter, melted

1 TBSP minced onion

1/2 tsp. worschestershire sauce

In a small bowl, mix together mayo & miracle whip. Spread into both sides of the center of each roll. Place a slice of ham & a slice of swiss inside of each roll. Close rolls & place into a large baking dish or heavy cookie sheet. Place very close together.

In a medium bowl, whisk together all of the poppy seed sauce ingredients. Pour evenly over all of the sandwiches. Let sit 10 minutes, or until butter sets slightly.

Cover with foil & bake at 350 for 12-15 minutes or until cheese is melted. Uncover & cook for 2 additional minutes. Serve warm.

(Compliments of Grammy Turley)